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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
8
The week’s Georgia items include deaths in Roberta and Eatonton, a new juvenile court appointment in Columbus, a Col umbus streetcar incident, and a raft of court actions. Also noted are a Washington quarter release, bar association program in Albany, watermelon shipments, and local election and banking news across multiple counties.
No. 4 Pageone Officers reported that traveler's checks stolen from the Bank of Ochlocknee last November were used by L. H. Hancock, jailed in Sumter, to buy a suit in Memphis, which was found at Hancock's Albany home. Checks with identical numbers had funded the suit. M. M. Cox's name appeared on the checks. about $1,180 was stolen, with $1,100 cashed. Hancock bought an overcoat in Memphis paid by traveler's checks. Charing bank officials identified Hancock and Hoyt Richardson as robbers of their bank last January. Richardson, A. J. Thompson, and Dewey Ritchie confessed to the Leslie robbery but deny Ochlocknee and Charing roles. Sumter officers report the bandits moved a boat across the Flint River before the robbery and crossed the river on the railway trestle.
No. 1S Page One lists district and state officers from multiple towns including Atlanta Ashburn Macon Griffin Barnesville and Americus. President Mrs M H Wheeler welcomes attendees as talks by Mrs Holt Kennedy and Travis highlight auxiliary work followed by committee reports and a luncheon. The Third District Convention adjourns after rounds of discussion with 23 out of town guests present and Richland absent.
In the 1920s Mr. Cargill held multiple Columbus chamber posts, served as president of the Americus Playground Association, and pushed key civic projects. He promoted highway and airway initiatives, helped secure the Columbus Municipal Airport site, and advocated industrial growth in the region.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Georgia's Third District adopts a county unit plan for the congressional nomination. A September primary selects the candidate with county wins, with a possible second primary if no majority. The convention in Columbus on the tenth after the first primary will certify the county unit results and name the nominee. An entry deadline and filing fee are set, with assessments to defray expenses. WILL D. BAUGH certifies the minutes of May 18, 1932.
Shep Bruno, just one day out of an 18 year chain gang term for burglary, was arrested Friday afternoon by Dougherty County Deputy Aaron Denson on an attempted assault charge involving a white woman in the western Dougherty County area.
The narrative recounts Jacob approaching Esau with fear as he travels with a large retinue of children and livestock. Esau welcomes him, and Jacob explains the company as a gift from God, seeking reconciliation for past wrongs. Esau accepts the offerings. both call each other brothers, marking a peaceful end to their rift.
Mr Dunwody, owner of a land tract, took his life after driving to the scene where the body was found. He is survived by his second wife formerly Miss Bessie Carson of Butler Ga a son Robert Dunnody with a New York advertising company and many relatives.
An Arkansas note narrates Suzette and her sweetheart amid quirky car behind them. The lighthearted snippet hints at public reaction as they navigate road chaos and romance with a wink at social norms.
A political announcement from Gathbert Astellow of Georgia defers to the wishes of numerous residents and announces his candidacy for the Third Congressional District. The statement notes former representative Charles R. Crisp and references upcoming campaign efforts and accommodations for citizens prior to the vote. The message is respectfully submitted and subject to applicable penalties.
A candidate announces candidacy for Congress in Georgia's Third District, subject to the Democratic Primary, seeking support from friends and fellow citizens.
No. 7 Fab erally believed make a winning race for this high office, Mr. Castellon is well equipped for the duties of Congressman. He taught school at Coleman two or three years, was a solicitor of the county court of Clay county, two years, judge of the same court for four years, being ap pointed by Governor Candler, and later was appointed by Judge New man referee in bankruptcy for the Western Division of the Northern District of Georgia. He began servi ce as solicitor general of the Pataulz circuit in 1918 and has filled this office with distinguished ability since, Mr. Castellon is a forceful speak er, has traveled extensively, and talks entertainingly of the places and people he has visited. In conversation some time since he said the next re he wanted to make was a tour of Arfrica.
In Grant Parish Louisiana Parker administratrix of Rachael and Riley Dent deceased seeks discharge after full administration. Cause shown by interested parties why letters of dismission should not issue on the first Monday in June 1982. L T Peed Ordinary.
Tollie C. Dobson has applied for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Jim Shaw, deceased. The petition will be heard at the regular June term 1982 of the Court of Ordinary of Taylor County. Witnessed by the judge's official signature on May 4, 1982.
Georgia Taylor County Bob Towns administrator of Sarah Towns deceased petitions the court claiming full administration has occurred. He invites any creditors to come forward and show cause at a June 1982 hearing for discharge as ordinary administrator.
C B Marshall administrator of J A Mathews deceased reports full administration and seeks discharge letters of dismission on the first Monday in June 1982. Ordinary L T Peed notes no creditors blocking discharge and invites cause if any.
Taylor County will sell before the courthouse door on Tuesday August 2 1982 at lawful hours the land described as Lot 207 in the 12th land district. The property of the Wright estate to satisfy tax executions issued by the Tax Collector for 1981 in favor of J B Green against Fred Wright. May 1982 deputy clerk note caution to be sure you are right before undertaking to set your neighbors risk.
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